Per Diem Respiratory Therapist/Pulmonary Function Technologist
BWH is actively recruiting for a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist/Pulmonary Function Technologist! The applicant will assist management staff in assuring quality patient care. Performs both simple and complex pulmonary testing, including but not limited to spirometry, lung volume, diffusion capacity, and body plethysmography studies, along with arterial blood gas testing, six-minute walk testing, exhaled nitric oxide analysis, metabolic measurement studies, and hypoxia altitude simulation testing. The ideal candidate may also provide support to the Sputum Induction services and other respiratory care services as directed. Participates in research projects and helps to provide coverage in the main PFT Labs and satellite clinics. This individual is considered a fully functional respiratory therapist.
Principal duties and responsibilities include:
- Complies with department, TJC and DPH standards.
- Performs Pulmonary Function Tests and arterial blood gas punctures.
- Assists with the development and review/revision of all PFT Lab Policies and Procedures.
- Assists with the scheduling for all PFT-related areas including main PFT Labs and satellite clinics.
- Provides diagnostic testing obtaining optimal patient effort and results.
- Explains procedure to patient.
- Addresses patient concerns and anxieties while explaining the desired action and possible adverse effects.
- Performs ordered tests and documents/reports results.
- Provides educational material to demonstrate use of device.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the clinical coordinator and/or director of the department.
- Participates in clinical research projects.
- Participates in Quality Improvement program as indicated.
- Performs all duties of staff Respiratory Therapist as assigned.
- Assists in coordination of educational programs including orientation of new staff members, clinical students, and inservice education.
- Maintains continuing education relating to age-specific care.
- Works closely with vendor representatives, system analysts, and Information Technology representatives related to software upgrades, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
- Closely monitors various systems to identify potential billing errors, documentation errors, etc...
- Functions as an integral part of the Epic process.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Current Massachusetts license as a Respiratory Therapist.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- A.S. in Respiratory Therapy minimum, BS preferred.
- 1-3 years' experience preferred, will consider recent graduates.
- Must have BLS certification, ACLS desired.
- CPFT/RPFT desired.
- Previous PFT experience desired.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, nurses and other allied health care members.
- Must possess strong patient assessment skills.
- Must possess professional and technical skills to act as a staff therapist.
- Must possess strong organizational skills needed to assist staff therapists in prioritizing work.
- Must demonstrate ability to motivate and direct professional and technical staff.
Working Conditions:
1. Works primarily in non-patient care areas and is exposed to various cleaning agents.
2. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases.
3. Frequent exposure to secretions/excretions, unpleasant odors, and scenes.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
1. May supervise respiratory therapy students.
Hospital Wide Responsibilities:
Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.
Additional Job Details (if applicable):
Lab hours are 7:00am- 5:30pm.
Per diem for 8 or 10-hour shifts.
Remote Type: Onsite
Work Location: 15 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Employee Type: Per Diem
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Pay Range: $41.81 - $50.25/Hourly
Grade: 5
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .
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